Honasa Consumer Limited has announced the elevation of Nilesh Kotalwar to the position of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective August 6, 2026. Kotalwar, previously SVP of D2C & Online Revenue, brings over 15 years of experience in FMCG, e-commerce, and digital marketing. In his new role, he will lead integrated marketing functions, focusing on brand growth and consumer connections.
Leadership Appointment at Honasa Consumer
Honasa Consumer Limited, a leading digital-first beauty and personal care company, announced today the appointment of Nilesh Kotalwar as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). This strategic elevation is effective from August 06, 2026.
Nilesh Kotalwar’s New Responsibilities
In his new capacity as CMO, Kotalwar will be instrumental in leading the company’s integrated marketing functions across its entire portfolio of brands. His mandate includes fostering stronger consumer connections, accelerating brand growth, driving innovation in marketing channels, and further solidifying Honasa’s leadership position within the beauty and personal care sector.
Background and Experience
Kotalwar, an alumnus of IIM Lucknow, brings a wealth of experience spanning over 15 years across FMCG, eCommerce, digital marketing, customer and shopper marketing, and brand management. Prior to this promotion, he served as the Senior Vice President, D2C & Online Revenue at Honasa Consumer for the past two years. In that role, he was pivotal in enhancing the company’s digital commerce capabilities and driving online growth.
Before joining Honasa, Kotalwar held significant leadership positions at companies such as Hindustan Unilever and Godrej Consumer Products. His career has been marked by a strong focus on building iconic consumer brands, leveraging consumer insights, driving innovation, and implementing integrated marketing strategies. He has a proven track record in leading business transformation initiatives and building digital and technology capabilities.
Company’s Vision for Marketing
Commenting on the appointment, Varun Alagh, Co-founder & CEO of Honasa Consumer Limited, stated, “At Honasa, we’ve always believed that the best marketing decisions come from a deep understanding of consumers backed by strong business fundamentals. Nilesh has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of our consumers and the evolving digital ecosystem. His ability to combine data-driven decision-making with strong brand thinking has helped drive meaningful growth for our business. As we continue to scale our House of Brands, his experience across digital commerce and brand building will help us create stronger, more resilient brands.”
Nilesh Kotalwar expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, saying, “Over the last two years at Honasa, I’ve had the opportunity to closely understand how consumers discover, evaluate and choose our brands. My early years in brand management taught me the importance of building brands through a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, while my journey since has reinforced the role of data and commerce in driving growth. This role gives me an opportunity to build on those learnings and shape a new-age marketing playbook for a digital-first company like ours – one that’s deeply rooted in consumer insight, moves at the speed of culture, and delivers measurable business outcomes. I’m excited to work with our teams to continue building brands that consumers trust and come back to.”
About Honasa Consumer Limited
Honasa Consumer Limited is recognized as India’s leading digital-first beauty and personal care company. It is the parent entity for popular brands such as Mamaearth, The Derma Co., Aqualogica, BBlunt, DRS, and emerging brands Staze and Luminéve. The company is driven by consumer insight, innovation, and its digital-first approach to build category-leading brands for India’s evolving consumer landscape.
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